headlamp Mercury Mariner 2011 Owner's Manuals

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 16
Message center 18
Entertainment Systems 26
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 26
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 34
USB port 36
Satellite radio information 40
Navigation system 43
SYNC43
Climate Controls 44
Manual heating and air conditioning 44
Dual automatic temperature control 47
Rear window defroster 50
Lights 51
Headlamps 51
Turn signal control 55
Bulb replacement 57
Driver Controls 63
Windshield wiper/washer control 63
Steering wheel adjustment 64
Power windows 70
Mirrors 71
Speed control 73
Moon roof 76
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Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Overdrive cancel and grade
assist:Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off
and the grade assist function has
been turned on, refer to theDrivingchapter.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Throttle control/Powertrain:
Illuminates when a powertrain fault
has been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the on position and any
door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
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Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake on chime:Sounds when the parking brake is left on and
the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Message center activation chime:Sounds when a warning message
(except PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED while parked) appears in the
message center display for the first time.
GAUGES
Shown in standard measure. Metric similar.
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
100
60
RPM
x1000
4EFC
H
0
1
2
35
6
7
80
20
4080
100
120
MPHkm/h
20406080
0
120
140
160
180
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position
to turn on the
parking lamps.
Rotate to the second position
to
turn on the headlamps.
Rotate back to
to turn the
headlamps off.
Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system is factory
programmed to keep the lights on
for 20 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to off. This delay
can be programmed, using the
procedure listed below, to any value
up to 180 seconds. If equipped, this
delay can also be programmed through the message center
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to the off position.
Note:If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the
headlamps on with windshield wipers feature.If the windshield
wipers are turned on for a brief period of time, the exterior lamps will
turn on with the headlamp control in the autolamp position.
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to
keep the headlights on for up to three minutes after the key is turned
off. The delay time is set to 20 seconds at the factory, but the delay time
may be changed by following the steps below (Steps 1 through 6 must
be done within 10 seconds):
1. Turn the vehicle off.
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2. Rotate the headlamp control to the autolamp position.
3. Rotate the headlamp control to the off position.
4. Turn the vehicle on.
5. Turn the vehicle off.
6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlights
should turn on).
7. Turn the headlamp control to the off position when the desired delay
time (up to three minutes) has been reached.
Fog lamp control
The headlamp control also operates
the fog lamps. The fog lamps can be
turned on when the headlamp
controlisinthe
,or
positions and the high beams are
not turned on.
Pull the headlamp control towards
you to turn the fog lamps on. The
fog lamp indicator light will
illuminate.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever toward you to deactivate.
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Flash-to-pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the low beam headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the on position.
•the headlamp control must be in the off , parking lamps or autolamp
position.
•the transmission is not in P (Park),
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
Rotate to full down position (past
detent) to prevent interior lamps
from illuminating when the doors are opened.
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Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well). The center of the lamp is
marked bya3mmcircleontheheadlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood. Cover the left-hand headlamp with an opaque cloth.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge of high
intensity light towards the right. If
this edge is not at the horizontal
reference line, the beam will need to
be adjusted.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
the headlamp, then usea4mm
socket to turn the adjuster either
counterclockwise (to adjust up) or
clockwise (to adjust down) aligning
the upper edge of the light pattern
to the horizontal line.
6. Move the opaque cloth to cover
the right-hand headlamp and repeat
Steps 4 and 5 for the left-hand
headlamp.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps and map lamps
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and
passenger seats.
The dome lamp is preset to
illuminate when a door is opened
and will remain on for 25 seconds
after the door is closed. To manually
turn on the dome lamp, rotate the
panel dimmer control, located on
the instrument panel, to the full
upright position past the detent.
To turn off the dome lamp, rotate the panel dimmer control to the full
down position past the detent.Note:When manually in the off position,
the dome lamp will not illuminate when the door(s) are opened.
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Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps (high and
low beams)2
H13
Park/turn lamps
(front)2
3457AK (amber)
Rear stop/turn/tail 2 3157K / 4157K
Backup lamp 2 921
Fog lamp (front) 2 9145
Center high-mount
stop lamp5
W5WL
Rear license plate
lamp2
168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Reach over the front bolster.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise and then pulling it
straight out.
5. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb.
WARNING:Handle a
halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb
only by its plastic base and do not
touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
6. Connect the electrical connector on the new bulb.
7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, turn the new bulb
clockwise to install.
Replacing front parking lamp and turn signal bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
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